Courtyard By Marriott (22,000 points)
Boulder, Colorado (Charlottesville of Colorado)
December 12, 2023
A return visit to Boulder. The similarilities with Charlottesville are hard to miss -- college town, affluent, pedestrian mall (although this one is bigger and much more upscale), The Hill versus The Corner, the oldest restaurant in town opened in 1923 (The Sink vs The Viginian)
Not sure why I had not eaten at the Sink previously but had lunch there yesteday. A quite delicious salmon sandwich which I ate without the bread. Very fun interior. My waitress had just moved here from St. Simon Island, Georgia -- looking to escape the summer heat.
Established in 1923, The Sink is a landmark watering hole and burger joint located on The Hill in Boulder. The family-owned restaurant and bar claims the best burgers and pizza in the city.
The iconic watering hole is located near the CU campus, so it’s frequented by Buffalos, both students and fans alike. It has garnered a reputation for its eclectic vibe, cool art and rowdy times in Old Boulder. It’s a can’t miss experience if you’re looking for a burger, pizza or beer while in town. It opens every day at 11am for lunch and stays open until 10 or 11pm.
The mission of The Sink is straightforward:
To advance The Sink’s historic tradition by providing a memorable quality experience while supporting our employees, community, and the environment.
Oldest Restaurant and Bar in Boulder
Boulder’s oldest restaurant happens to be The Sink. The ceilings are low and graffiti-scrawled. You can tag your name on it if you wish. Don’t let the dimly lit ambiance fool you, the food is fresh and top notch. For nearly 100 years they have been mastering their craft, which is the:
Best Darn Burger in Boulder…
Known as the Sinkburger, you have two choices for beef, either 100% grass fed beef or Certified Angus, along with more than 10 speciality options to consider. Pizza-wise try the Ugly Crust Pizza or Buddha Basil Pie. Spice lovers should attempt the Atomic Angel Wing Challenge. The feat is to eat 10 wings in less than 20 minutes with no dipping sauce. Good luck!
Famous visitors have included President Obama, Anthony Bourdain and Guy Fieri. If it’s available sit at Table 54 to see photos from Barack’s visit. He had the POTUS pie, name changed after his visit.
In addition to preparing excellent food for Boulderites and visitors alike, they have a strong commitment to the community. Sustainability and environmental efforts have been a mission for more than 90 years.
The building itself was built in 1900 as a Sigma Nu fraternity house. It was sold and opened as Summer’s Sunken Gardens restaurant in 1923. It featured a sunken fountain in the middle of the dining room, which quickly gave the establishment its nickname: “The Sink”. In 1940 with a new owner the name was officially changed to The Sink
A CHARLOTTESVILLE TRADITION SINCE 1923
The Virginian is lauded as “one of the South’s most famous eateries” in Coy Barefoot’s book, The Corner. First opening its doors in 1923, The Virginian now proudly reigns as Charlottesville’s oldest restaurant. Come on by for great food and great times – enjoy the best burgers and sandwiches, fresh salads, signature crab cakes, and the famous mac ‘n cheese!
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